Parent Orientation for a Two-Day Program
Matching the expectations that parents and students have of universities, and vice versa, is known to be a major factor in student satisfaction during the college years. We encourage parents to attend Orientation to gain a better understanding of college life.
Programs are coordinated by our Parent Program Assistants, current UI students trained to assist parents during Orientation.
Tentative parent agenda
Parent and guest sessions, which are concurrent with student programs, typically focus on academic opportunities, University billing and financial issues, student health and safety information, and ways for parents to become part of the University community.
| Day One |
Times and topics are subject to change. |
8:30-10
a.m.
|
Residence
Hall Check-In for Students (sign for residence hall keys) |
9-10:30
a.m. |
University of Iowa Honors
Program presentation (for eligible students and their families; optional) |
9:30
a.m. |
Orientation
check-in begins |
10-11
a.m. |
Student
Disability Services information session (for eligible students and their families; optional) |
10:15-10:45 a.m. |
Advantage Iowa Scholars meeting (for eligible students and their families; optional) |
10:15-10:45 a.m. |
Campus
Walking Tour (optional) |
11
a.m.-5 p.m. |
Lunch (on your own) |
|
Welcome/Getting Started |
|
Introduction to Academics (Iowa's curricula and academic requirements) |
|
Information
Sessions |
5-6:25
p.m. |
Hawkeye
Dinner (or dinner on your own with your student) |
6:30-9:30
p.m. |
Campus
Resource Presentations (with your student) |
| Day Two |
Times and topics are subject to change. |
7-8:15
a.m. |
Breakfast
(on your own) |
9
a.m.-5 p.m. |
Information
Sessions |
|
Lunch
(on your own or with your student) |
|
Iowa
Information Fair |
by 6
p.m. |
Residence
Hall Check-Out (students) |
Smoke-free campus
The University of Iowa is a smoke-free campus. |
